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Northland’s council water shake-up: Big changes, bigger bills ahead?

About 130,000 water connections in Northland will be affected by new plans.

Far North couple lose home, pets in devastating fire

Owners Susie and Kevin Wheller have been left with nothing but the clothes on their back.

What it’s like travelling NZ in a luxury motorhome

Forget cramped campervans and soggy tents, think more of a hotel experience on wheels.

'I know it’s wrong': Woman stole expensive perfumes for dealers in exchange for drugs

Chardella Whiu targeted stores like Farmers and Chemist Warehouse for luxury items.

Police suspect foul play in seven-year mystery of missing woman

Police now believe Leonie was likely a victim of foul play, urging public help.

Wellingtonians now pay far than most Kiwis for insurance

The capital is facing heftier price rises on already higher insurance premiums.

Rapist ran naked into the night after victim's neighbour knocked on the door

Marsden Point worker Semisi Tuivai forced his way into the woman's emergency housing.

'He is a danger and he will kill': Methed-up boy racer racks up 14 convictions in 4 years

'At what point do we say enough is enough?'

Northland retirement village residents rally for urgent law changes

Public consultation on the Retirement Villages Act review began in 2023.

Watch: Monteith’s Wild Food Challenge final returns to Auckland after 11 year hiatus

A live cook-off featured ox heart, wapiti, wild boar and plenty of edible wildlife.

All rentals must meet five Healthy Homes standards by July 1

Heating, insulation, ventilation, moisture and draught-stopping standards all coming in.

Richter scales and fishy tales: When a small earthquake spoiled a day of fishing

Everyone struggled for bites after Monday morning's quake. So were the fish spooked by it?

'You and cars are a bad mix': Man who hit oncoming motorist high on dangerous levels of meth

Driver: 'I had a heavy addiction and that was a huge part of what happened. I apologise.'

Koru stolen from community leader's grave back with whānau

The koru was taken from a grave sometime last week, leaving the family devastated.

PM’s deep dive into Michael Forbes scandal to release findings in August

Parliament staffers are currently having their clearances checked.

Northland's six-month weather rollercoaster: Cyclones, droughts, floods

Cyclone Tam left 24,000 Northland homes without power on April 17.

'Sacrilege': Family anger over theft from Dargaville grave

The $2000 koru was sawn off Michael Mudford’s headstone.

'Good Samaritan': Off-duty officer sucker-punched while trying to stop shoplifters

Judge: 'It's behaviour that is wrong and at your age, you should know better'.